You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in South Side.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in South Side accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in South Side do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in South Side that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cldnd4uh80000mn0fh3fn72ux">Newton Community Freedge</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldncycqa0000l50fw3vw1sj0">Watertown Community Fridge</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cldou0vs20002la0fbi5xan5u">Centre Street Food Pantry </a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clflaaoim0000l20fpu2bw19a">Oak Square YMCA</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in South Side for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in South Side - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In South SideLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army Waltham
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.13 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
33 Myrtle Street
Waltham, MA 02453
directions
Contact
(781) 894-0413
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Food pantry (groceries)
Healthy Waltham Mobile Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.42 mi
Info
TO RECEIVE FOOD: Please sign up for an appointment through the Your Market website link here: https://www.your-market.org/ Choose Healthy Waltham from the list of pantries. Registration is available in multiple languages. Please register if you have not already done so and choose your appointment time. Appointment sign-ups will be released approximately 2 weeks prior to the pantry date. Walk-ins are welcome from 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  1:30 pm–4:15 pm
- Thu, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  1:30 pm–4:15 pm
- Thu, January 23rd (next month)
  1:30 pm–4:15 pm
- 1:30 pm–4:15 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 1:30 pm–4:15 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
5 Cherry Street
South Side, MA 02453
directions
Contact
(781) 314-5647
https://healthywaltham.org/food-pantries/
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Food pantry (groceries)
MHSA/Bristol Lodge Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.74 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
750 Main Street
Banks Square, MA 02451
directions
Contact
(781) 899-2099
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How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in South Side.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Community fridge
Newton Community Freedge
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
420 Watertown Street
Nonantum, MA 02458
directions
Contact
(617) 244-4035
http://www.newtonfoodpantry.org/newton-freedge/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Family & Children’s Services
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.05 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/jfcsboston
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
Location
1430 Main Street
West End, MA 02451
directions
Contact
(781) 647-5327
https://www.jfcsboston.org/about/about-jf-cs
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Food pantry (groceries)
Watertown Community Fridge
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

2.7 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  7:00 pm–7:00 am
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- Open now!
  7:00 pm–7:00 am
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- Tomorrow
  7:00 pm–7:00 am
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
- All Day
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Saturday
Location
80 Mount Auburn Street
Watertown, MA 02472
directions
Contact
(617) 294-9016
https://www.watertowncommunityfridge.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Centre Street Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

2.97 mi
Info
Households may visit once per month.

If you need to get groceries between 5:30 - 6 pm on Tuesday, please email (info@centrestfoodpantry.org) or call us.

https://www.facebook.com/CSFPNewton
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:30 am–2:00 pm
  Open to all
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- Next Tuesday
  2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  Open to all
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
11 Homer Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459
directions
Contact
(617) 340-9554
https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Newton Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

2.37 mi
Info
serves newton
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produces, milk, eggs, cheese, meats,food supplemental packages, & personal hygiene products.
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Appointments required
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Appointments required
- 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
Newton City Hall (Basement Level), 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton Centre, MA 02459
directions
Contact
(617) 796-1233
https://newtonfoodpantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
ABCD Allston/Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

3.48 mi
Info
New clients must bring the following:

Photo ID

Proof of address (if not the same address as the photo ID)

Proof of income such as social security letter.

If unemployed, must fill out the declaration of no income form.

Any proof of household size

Documents of the people living within the residence

Health Insurance card

Photo ID

NOTE: Clients can come once a month

Other programs are conducted every Thursday that only requires the following:

Name

Phone Number

NOTE: Clients can come every week
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Proof of household income required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–3:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Location
640 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 903-3640
https://bostonabcd.org/location/allston-brighton-noc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Oak Square YMCA
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

3.58 mi
Info
-Grocery bags available -Talk to folks at the front desk.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  7:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  6:00 am–10:00 pm
- 6:00 am–10:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 6:00 am–7:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 7:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
615 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
directions
Contact
(617) 782-3535
https://www.facebook.com/OakSquareYMCA/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in South Side accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in South Side do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in South Side that’s open today: Newton Community Freedge, Watertown Community Fridge, Centre Street Food Pantry , Oak Square YMCA
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in South Side for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.